AUDIO VIDEO SURROUND RECEIVER VRS-6200 INSTRUCTION MANUAL KENWOOD CORPORATION Quick Start Reference Please read the following pages so that you can enjoy the surround sound at the best condition. (These pages give shortcut explanations on how to connect the speaker system to the receiver, set up the speakers and play a source.
Before applying power Caution : Read this page carefully to ensure safe operation. Units are designed for operation as follows. U.S.A. and Canada ........................................... AC 120 V only Australia ........................................................... AC 240 V only Europe ............................................................... AC 230 V only Other countries ............................
Before applying power How to use this manual Special features This manual is divided into four sections, Preparations, Operations, True home theater sound • ~ ª Remote Control, and Additional Information. This receiver incorporates a wide variety of surround modes to bring you maximum enjoyment from your video software.
Before applying power Contents Caution : Read the pages marked carefully to ensure safe operation. Before applying power ..................... 2 Safety precautions ................... 2 How to use this manual ................. 3 Unpacking ....................................... 3 Special features .............................. 3 Channel space switching (Except for the U.S.A., Canada, Europe and Australia) ............................................... 3 Contents .........................................
Names and functions of parts Main unit Input mode indicators CLIP indicator Listen mode indicators MUTE indicator Speaker selection indicators, Input channel indicators (The Input channel indicators lights up to indicate the channels contained in the input signal. The "S" indicator lights when the surround component consists of a single channel.
Names and functions of parts Remote control unit 1 SLEEP key ( SETUP key ‹ 2 Input Selector keys (TUNER, VIDEO, DVD, AUX, GAME/F. AUX) Use to select input sources. ) 3 Numeric keys Use to set the Sleep timer. TUNER SLEEP VIDEO DVD DVD RECEIVER AUX GAME/F.AUX INPUT MODE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 If tuner is selected as the input source, these keys are used to call up station presents. ∞ Use to operate the DVD component. › SETUP TONE Use to select the listening mode.
Setting up the system CAUTION Input mode settings Make sure that the power cord plug is disconnected from the AC wall outlet before proceeding to connections. Also be sure to disconnect the power cord plug from the AC wall outlet before changing connections. DVD, VIDEO and GAME (FRONT AUX) inputs each include jacks for For the connections of other system components, see pages 8 to 13. and GAME (FRONT AUX) are full auto. After completing connections and turning on the receiver, follow the steps below.
Setting up the system Connecting a DVD player If you have connected a DVD player to the receiver with digital connection, be sure to read the "Input mode settings" section carefully. To AC wall outlet OPT.
Setting up the system Connecting video components, audio components Digital connections The digital in jacks can accept DTS, Dolby Digital, or PCM signals. Audio components L R Connect components capable of outputting DTS, Dolby Digital or PCM (CD) digital signals. If you have connected components with the digital audio output to the receiver with digital connection, be sure to read the "Input mode settings" section carefully.
Setting up the system Connecting the speakers CAUTION Make sure that the power cord plug is disconnected from the AC wall outlet before proceeding to speaker cord connections. If the conductor wires on the extremity of speaker cord are untwisted, there is a risk of short-circuiting. Be sure to twist them well before connecting the speaker cord. For the U.S.A.
Setting up the system Connecting the speaker terminals Speaker placement 1 Strip coating. 3 Insert the cord. Subwoofer (SW) Center speaker (C) Twist 2 Push the lever. 4 Return the lever. Front speaker (L) Surround speaker (LS) Surround back speaker (LB) ¶ Never short circuit the + and – speaker cords. ¶ If the left and right speakers are connected inversely or the speaker cords are connected with reversed polarity, the sound will be unnatural with ambiguous acoustic imaging.
Setting up the system PRE OUT jacks connections Connecting to the GAME/FRONT AUX jacks The receiver has additional PRE OUT jacks. Note that the output from the If you use a component that you do not usually connect to the receiver, PRE OUT jacks needs to be connected to an external power amplifier. If you want to connect surround back speakers to these jacks, be always such as a portable video camera, connect it to the GAME/FRONT AUX jacks on the front panel of the receiver.
Setting up the system Connecting the antennas Preparing the remote control The broadcast reception cannot be made unless the antennas are connected. Connect the antennas correctly as instructed below. AM loop antenna The supplied loop antenna is for use indoors. Place it as far as possible from the receiver, TV set, speaker cords and power cord, and adjust the direction for best reception. Loading the batteries 1 Remove the cover. 2 Insert the batteries. AM antenna terminal connections 1 Push lever.
Let’s play DVD video software CAUTION Make sure that the power cord plug is disconnected from the AC wall outlet before proceeding to speaker cord connections. If the conductor wires on the extremity of speaker cord are untwisted, there is a risk of short-circuiting. Be sure to twist them well before connecting the speaker cord. STEP 1 Connect the speakers, DVD and TV to the receiver. 7~! For details, see "Setting up the system" STEP 2 Set up the speakers. For details, see "Speaker settings" .
Let’s play DVD video software If you use another speaker system want a setup according to it: 1 Press the MULTI CONTROL button to select "CUSTOM" and press the SETUP key to select each of the speaker setup items. 2 Press the MULTI CONTROL button to select the speaker setup item and press the SETUP key.
Preparing for playback 4 Select a speaker system. Speaker settings To enable you to obtain optimum enjoyment from the receiver’s listening modes, make sure to complete the speaker settings (Subwoofer, Front, Center, Surround and Surround Back speakers) as described below. 1 Select "SP SETUP" and press the SETUP key again so that the speaker system indication "SP SYSTEM" scrolls across the display. RECEIVER TUNER, VIDEO, AUX, GAME/F.
Preparing for playback 6 Use the MULTI CONTROL button (or the MULTI CONTROL %/fi keys) to select the appropriate front speakers setting. 1 "FRNT LRG": Large front speakers are connected to the receiver. 2 "FRNT NML": Average size front speakers are connected to the receiver.
Preparing for playback 5 Adjust the speaker volume level. 6 Input the distance to the speakers. From your usual listening position, adjust the volume levels. The volume levels from each speaker should be the same. ÷ In steps 5, indications appear only for the selected channels of the speakers that require adjusting. This setting allows the signals output from different speakers to reach the listening position simultaneously.
Preparing for playback 7 Adjust the LFE LEVEL (Low Frequency Effects level) Adjust the level of the low-frequency fields effect (LFE) signal, which is the signal used exclusively for giving the field effect of bass tone, in the Input level adjustment (analog sources only) If the input level of an analog source signal is too high, the "CLIP" indicator will lights up. Adjust the input level. Dolby Digital or DTS signal.
Normal playback Some preparatory steps are needed before starting playback. Listening to a source component RECEIVER Input selector keys INPUT MODE VOLUME %/fi ON/STANDBY INPUT SELECTOR F.AUX MODE VOLUME CONTROL INPUT MODE 1 Press the INPUT SELECTOR key (or the input selector keys: Turning on the receiver 1 Turn on the power to the related components. 2 Turn on the power to this receiver by pressing the ON/STANDBY key (or INPUT SELECTOR RECEIVER key).
Normal playback Adjusting the sound One-touch low frequency emphasis (Bass Boost) (PCM stereo and analog stereo mode only) ACTIVE EQ TONE MULTI CONTROL %/fi VOLUME %/fi MUTE ™ BASS BOOST "LOUDNESS" LOUDNESS indicator You can adjust the sound quality when this model is in the PCM stereo ACTIVE EQ and analog stereo modes. Press the BASS BOOST key. ÷ Press the key once to select the maximum (+10) low frequency emphasis setting.
Normal playback Muting the sound The MUTE key lets you mute the sound of the speakers or headphones. Press the MUTE key. Blinks To cancel Press the MUTE key again so that the "MUTE" indicator goes off. ÷ MUTE ON can also be deactivated by turning the VOLUME CONTROL knob or pressing the VOLUME %/fi keys. Listening with headphones 1 Connect headphones to the PHONES jack. 2 Use the VOLUME CONTROL knob (or the VOLUME %/fi keys) to adjust the volume.
Recording Analog sources For AUTO REC mode : INPUT SELECTOR ↓ 1 Use the INPUT SELECTOR key (or the input selector key) to select the source (other than "VIDEO") you want to record. The display switches automatically. 2 Put the component connected to the VIDEO jacks to the record-pause mode. For MANUAL REC mode : 3 Start playback, then start recording. ÷ Recording may not be normal for some video software. This is due to the copy guard condition.
Listening to radio broadcasts The receiver can store up to 40 stations in the memory and recall them by one-touch operation. Radio stations can be classified into RDS (Radio Data System) stations and other stations. To listen to or store RDS stations in the preset memory see "Using RDS (Radio Data System) (For Europe and Australia)".
Listening to radio broadcasts Receiving preset stations Receiving preset stations in order (P.CALL) TUNER Numeric keys TUNER INPUT SELECTOR P.CALL 4/ ¢ INPUT SELECTOR 1 Use the INPUT SELECTOR key (or the TUNER key) to select 1 Use the INPUT SELECTOR key (or the TUNER key) to select tune as the source. 2 Enter the number of the preset station you want to receive (up to "40"). 2 Use the P.CALL 4/ ¢ keys to select the desired station.
Using RDS (Radio Data System) (For Europe and Australia) Before using a function utilizing the RDS, be sure to perform the RDS Auto Memory operation by referring to the description in "Presetting RDS stations (RDS AUTO MEMORY)". 2 Use the BAND key to select the broadcast band to "FM". 3 Press the MEMORY key continuously for more than 2 seconds will start AUTO MEMORY. RDS is a system that transmits useful information (in the form of digital data) for FM broadcasts along with the broadcast signal.
Using RDS (Radio Data System) (For Europe and Australia) 3 Press the PTY key to start searching. Tuning by Program TYpe (PTY search) Example: Searching for a Pop Music broadcast. This function lets you set the tuner to automatically search for stations which are currently broadcasting the type of program (genre) you want to listen to. Display while searching. Blinks Under certain receiving conditions, it may take more than 1 minute to complete the search.
Ambience effects This receiver is equipped with listening modes that allow you to enjoy an enhanced sonic ambience with a variety of video sources. In order to obtain the optimum effect from the surround modes, make sure to input the proper speaker settings beforehand.
Ambience effects DTS-ES DSP mode The DTS-ES (Digital Theater System-Extended Surround) represents 6.1-channel Discrete Surround format, expanding upon 5.1 surround. DTS-ES format is a 6.1 channel sound system for movie theaters that includes an additional surround center channel matrixed within surround left and surround right. It’s compatible on predecessor DTS 5.1 system. The extra channel allows more accurate placement and steering of sound across the rear soundstage.
Ambience effects Surround play The desired listen mode can be selected according to the input signal. Listen modes available with Dolby Digital EX or Dolby Digital playback: ("Dolby D" indicator lights up) Main example of medium: Multi-channel digital source such as DVD.
Ambience effects Listen modes available with analog or PCM playback: Main example of medium: Digital sources including DVD linear PCM and CD. Analog source such as VCR or radio broadcasting. 1 "PL IIx MOVIE": DOLBY PRO LOGIC IIx surround MOVIE mode *1 2 "PL IIx MUSIC": DOLBY PRO LOGIC IIx surround MUSIC mode *1 *2 Dolby Digital Surround EX compliant disc : Dolby Digital Surround EX compliant disc contains identification signals.
Convenient functions You can make further adjustments to the sound while listening to playback in the surround mode. Panorama mode (Only when the input signal is a 2-channel signal in the DOLBY PRO LOGIC IIx MUSIC or DOLBY PRO LOGIC II MUSIC mode) SLEEP ‹ DIMMER ‹ When listening to music, you will be able to enjoy the "wraparound" sound effect when you adjust the panorama mode. SOUND MULTI CONTROL %/fi 1 Press the SOUND key repeatedly until the "PANORAMA" indication appears.
Convenient functions Center Width mode (Only when the input signal is a 2-channel signal in the DOLBY PRO LOGIC IIx MUSIC or DOLBY PRO LOGIC II MUSIC mode) Center width adjustment allows you to enjoy an enhanced sound when listening to music through center image from only center speaker, or left and right speakers or various combinations adjustments. 1 Press the SOUND key repeatedly until the "CENTER WIDTH" indication appears. ÷ When the center speaker is switched OFF, "CENTER WIDTH" cannot be selected.
Basic remote control operations for KENWOOD DVD players DVD player operation keys The remote control of this unit can control KENWOOD DVD players directly without using the remote control supplied with the DVD player.
In case of difficulty Resetting the Microcomputer The microcomputer may malfunction (unit cannot be operated, or shows an erroneous display) if the power cord is unplugged while the power is ON, or due to some other external factor. If this happens, execute the following procedure to reset the microcomputer and return the unit to its normal operating condition. Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet, then plug it back in while holding down the ON/STANDBY key.
In case of difficulty Remote control unit Symptom Remote control operation is not possible. Remedy ÷ Press the input selector key and select the optimum control mode. ÷ Replace with new batteries. ÷ Point the remote control unit to the remote sensor of the receiver. # ÷ Connect them properly referring to "Setting up the system" ÷ The remote control has not been set to the operation mode for the KENWOOD DVD player you wish to control.
Specifications (For U.S.A. and Canada) AUDIO section VIDEO section Rated power output during STEREO operation Input sensitivity / impedance Composite: DVD, VIDEO, GAME (or FRONT AUX) .................................................................................. 1 Vp-p / 75 Ω Output level / impedance Composite: VIDEO, MONITOR OUT ..................... 1 Vp-p / 75 Ω 65 watts per channel minimum RMS, both channels driven, at 8 Ω from 20 Hz to 20 kHz with no more than 0.7% total harmonic distortion.
Specifications (For Europe and Australia) AUDIO section VIDEO section For Europe Rated power output during STEREO operation .......... 80 W + 80 W DIN/IEC (1 kHz, 0.7% T.H.D. at 6 Ω ) Effective power output during STEREO operation ..... 100 W + 100 W (1 kHz, 10% T.H.D. at 6 Ω ) Effective power output during SURROUND operation FRONT ....................................................................... 80 W + 80 W ......................... (1 kHz, 0.7% T.H.D. at 6 Ω one channel driven) FRONT .............
Specifications (Except for the U.S.A., Canada, Europe and Australia) AUDIO section FM tuner section Rated power output during STEREO operation Tuning frequency range ..................................... 87.5 MHz ~ 108 MHz Usable sensitivity (MONO) ................... 1.3 µV (75 Ω)/ 13.2 dBf (75 kHz dev, SINAD 30 dB) 50 dB quieting sensitivity STEREO .............................. 28 µV (75 Ω)/ 40.2 dBf (75 kHz dev) Total harmonic distortion (1 kHz) MONO ..................................................
For your records Record the serial number, found on the back of the unit, in the spaces designated on the warranty card, and in the space provided below. Refer to the model and serial numbers whenever you call upon your dealer for information or service on this product.
